Transportation
In country dominated by trucking, JR Freight looks to introduce scheduled service
JR Freight aims to make rail cargo transport a viable alternative to trucking in Thailand. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)
KEIGO IWAMOTO
September 9, 2026 06:36 JST
BANGKOK – While trucking dominates cargo transport in Thailand, JR Freight, the freight subsidiary of the Japan Railways Group, is confident that rail freight can gain a foothold in the market.
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